Management of Water and Flood Incidents (MWFI)

This course is designed to meet the needs of incident commanders at water and flood incidents and provide them with the underlying knowledge and skills to successfully manage such operations. It also provides incident commanders with sufficient personal skills and experience to safely operate in the ‘warm’ zone at these incidents. Personnel who will most benefit from this class are individuals who will manage teams of responders and rescuers at water and flood incidents, in particular Command Level Fire, Police and Ambulance service incident commanders, rescue team leaders and coastguard team leaders. The course will also be highly beneficial to those holding a managerial position within other response agencies.

The principle aims of this course are to:

- Provide the knowledge and skills required to manage water and flood incidents.
- Provide knowledge and judgement to be able to operate safely in a managerial role at water and flood rescues.
- Provide understanding of the capabilities of specialist water rescue teams and assets.
- Develop an appreciation of the problems of major flood events and specialist management tools that can be utilized.

The course will combine both theory and practical elements, including 1 day of in-water skills practice, a night exercise, and a table top flood management exercise.

University level classes available at specific locations. More information>>